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Identcode

Courier & ShippingAlso known as: Identcode

Ethan Carter

QR & Barcode Standards Specialist

Identcode is a 12-digit tracking barcode used by Deutsche Post and DHL to identify shipments.

How it works

Built on Interleaved 2 of 5, it encodes a customer reference and a package serial with a check digit.

Where it's used

Parcel and freight tracking within the German postal and DHL networks.